Find out how popular the last name Rodil is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Rodil.

Rodil, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Rodil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rodil in America

Rodil is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rodil surname appeared 287 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Rodil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rodil to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Rodil

The surname RODIL has its origins in Spain, and it is believed to have emerged sometime in the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "rodilla," which means "knee," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or occupation of an early bearer of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RODIL surname can be found in the archives of the parish of San Martín de Rodil, a small village located in the northern Spanish region of Asturias. This village likely played a role in the formation and dissemination of the surname.

In the 17th century, the RODIL name appeared in various historical documents, including baptismal records and land deeds, primarily concentrated in the regions of Asturias and Galicia. One notable individual from this period was Juan Rodil, a soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) and later became a prominent military leader.

During the 19th century, the RODIL surname gained wider recognition with the birth of José Ramón Rodil y Galloso (1789-1853), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Governor of Cuba from 1823 to 1824. He is remembered for his efforts in suppressing slave uprisings and promoting economic reforms on the island.

Another prominent figure bearing the RODIL surname was Emilio Rodil y Alonso (1854-1923), a Spanish painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting rural life in Asturias. His works are celebrated for their vibrant colors and attention to detail.

In the 20th century, the RODIL name continued to be represented by notable individuals, such as María Rodil González (1912-2004), a Spanish activist who fought against the Franco regime and advocated for women's rights and social justice.

While the RODIL surname originated in Spain, over time it has spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America and other regions, due to migration and diaspora. However, its roots can be traced back to the northern regions of Spain, where it first emerged and evolved.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rodil

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rodil.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Rodil was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Rodil has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Rodil was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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